Best Glamping near Star City, AR
Cane Creek State Park Campground in Star City houses glamping accommodations amid the natural beauty of south Arkansas. The park offers glamping options with water and electric hookups, providing a comfortable outdoor experience while maintaining access to modern amenities. Guests staying in the glamping accommodations enjoy proximity to Cane Creek Lake and convenient access to the visitor center, which organizes activities for families. The campground features clean facilities, including modern bathrooms and showers centrally located within the park. Glamping sites are situated on level, asphalt pads with picnic tables and fire rings, allowing for an elevated camping experience without sacrificing comfort. A recent visitor noted, "The sites were level. We did have several fire ant hills that we had to deal with and quite a few red wasps. We were able to watch numerous birds (pileated woodpeckers) and even saw a swamp rat swimming in the lake."
The glamping experience at Cane Creek includes access to numerous recreational activities on the 1,700-acre lake. Kayaking stands out as a particularly special experience, with trails winding through trees and seasonal wildflowers. The park offers boat, canoe, kayak, and bike rentals at reasonable rates, allowing glampers to explore without bringing their own equipment. Fishing enthusiasts appreciate the dedicated fishing piers and docks near the glamping sites, with the bait shop providing minnows, worms, and crickets. Hiking trails wind through the forest, though visitors should be prepared for ticks during warmer months. One guest shared, "This is the most beautiful place we've found in Arkansas with kayaking among the trees and flowers. They have tons of events like moonlit full moon kayak." Seasonal considerations include mosquitoes during warmer months and occasional love bug swarms during mating season.
